How are drones used in Archaeology? For that question, we turn to Stefano Campana, one of Italy's most active and inventive professors, specializing in landscape archaeology, remote sensing and archaeological methodology for research, recording and conservation. His research is focused on the understanding of past landscapes from protohistory to the present day. Stefano's work is centered primarily in Tuscany but he has also participated in and led research in the UK, Spain, Turkey, … [Read more...]
Drones in Archaeology: Stefano Campana, Professor at the University of Siena, Italy
Unmanned Traffic Management System Update – Paramal Kopardekar (PK), NASA Ames Research Center
What’s going on with efforts to develop the unmanned traffic management system? If you ask today’s guest, he would tell you a lot has been accomplished and there are some exciting things ahead. Parimal Kopardekar, PK for short, serves as manager of the NASA’s Safe Autonomous System Operations Project. The goal of the project is to develop autonomy related concepts, technologies and architectures that will increase efficiency, safety, and capacity of airspace operations. At NASA, … [Read more...]
Creating a Drone Based Business Around STEM Education – Ron Poynter, OnPoynt Aerial Solutions
What are the business opportunities in the STEM Education Sector? For that question, we turn to Ron Poynter, President of OnPoynt Aerial Solutions, the nation’s leading supplier of Drone Education Kits and training for STEM Education. OnPoynt was established in 2012, following the passage of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Ron talks about OnPoynt Aerial Solutions, the rise of drone technology in STEM Education Programs and the challenge of … [Read more...]
Best Practices For Drones & Marine Science: Alicia Amerson, AliMoSphere
Is there a right way to view whales and other marine life with a drone? Today’s guest believes there is, and she’s making it her mission to spread the word. Alicia Amerson is a marine biologist, drone pilot and instructor, and marine conservation and policy consultant. She is also the founder of AliMoSphere, a start-up company dedicated to protecting our ocean heritage with science, partnerships and technology. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Alicia talks about efforts to educate … [Read more...]
Drones and Fighting Wildfires: Garrett Seddon, Center of Excellence
Can Drones Be Used In Fighting Wildfires? Today we have a quick show featuring Garrett Seddon of the Center of Excellence in Lakewood Colarado. The Center of Excellence is the state’s premier fire organization. It recently launched a program to evaluate the use of drones in the firefighting efforts. Garrett joined the Center of Excellence in October 2016. He has a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Flight from Southern Illinois … [Read more...]
Drones At Home: Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone
Ever wonder what’s happening at the local and state levels regarding drones? Arthur Holland Michel is founder and editor of the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College. The Center examines the novel and complex opportunities and challenges presented by unmanned systems technologies in both the military and civilian sphere. As a freelance writer and editor based in New York City, Arthur has written about unmanned systems, mechanical autonomy, and surveillance. Prior to forming the … [Read more...]
Making A Difference With UAVs- David Rovira, Drone Adventures
Can We Really Have an Impact? David Rovira is the Regional Manager SensFly, a drone manufacture and services company based in Switzerland. He is also the director of Drone Adventures, a non-profit organization comprised of SenseFly employees who banded to make a difference. Their goal is to demonstrate and promote the great potential of drones to protect our planet and support local communities. On this episode of the Drone Radio Show, David talks about Drone Adventures, how it was … [Read more...]
How Drones Help Save Sharks: Michael Scholl & Sonja Betschart
Can drones be used to save sharks and other marine life? Michael Scholl, CEO of the Save Our Seas Foundation and Sonja Betschart Co-Founder of WeRobotics explores this question. Save Our Seas is a Geneva based foundation dedicated to protecting life in our oceans, especially sharks and rays. The organization supports researchers, conservationists and educators across the globe. They have centers in Florida, Seychelles and South Africa, dedicated to learning about sharks and rays and … [Read more...]
Drones And Humanitarian Relief – Patrick Meier, WeRobotics
How drones are used in humanitarian relief efforts? Patrick Meier is an internationally recognized expert in the field of humanitarian technology. He has consulted for the UN, Red Cross, World Bank and numerous other organizations. His book, Digital Humanitarians, shares remarkable, real-life stories of how humanity coupled with innovative solutions to Big Data is changing humanitarian response forever. He founded the Humanitarian UAV Network (UAViators), an organization of 2,500 members … [Read more...]
How Drones Save Elephants: John Petersen, Lindbergh FDN
Can Drones Be Used To Save Endangered Wildlife? John Petersen is an aviator, author, professional futurist and chairman of the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation. At the Lindbergh Foundation, he conceived of and has led the launch of their Air Shepherd Initiative, which funds and helps to deploy drone aircraft across southern Africa to combat acute poaching of rhinos and elephants. In the past few years, 40,000 elephants a year have been killed by poachers. Drones … [Read more...]